My mother has always been a rock in my life. She taught me almost everything I knew. From learning proper manners to cooking enough meals …
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New Set of Worries
Joey Carvallo and I have been friends since before we could form memories. Our moms were best friends, so it was the most natural thing …
Read More »My Plan or His Plan
After completing my freshman year of college, I decided to do something entirely out of character. I had a plan to spend a year abroad …
Read More »Dog Park Disaster
My dog Emmie and I arrived at the dog park, as we often did in the afternoons when the air was warm and the sun …
Read More »Kids In Danger
December 2, 2015, started as an average day. At 17, I attended high school at Loma Linda Academy, finishing up the first semester of my …
Read More »During the Storm
On our second day of camping we wake to high winds, torrents of rain, and muddy water spilling inside our tent. “We’re packing it in!” …
Read More »My Soccer Injury
A sunny Friday afternoon on my university campus meant I could indulge in my favorite pastime: soccer. College was still a new, unnerving experience that …
Read More »When in Pain
As a young adult, I often call my mom to vent about the stress I go through at school and update her on what has …
Read More »I Will Trust in You
“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” —Psalm 56:3
Read More »Needless Worrying
Have you ever been watching a movie and all of a sudden realized that something absolutely terrible is about to happen? It’s a very familiar …
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